Deceased March 7, 2015
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John “Jack” Elden Jr. died in Vermilion, Ohio, on March 7. Jack attended university school and graduated from the University of Michigan Law School. At Amherst he was a member of Chi Psi.
He practiced law in Vermilion, where he was also a municipal judge and served on the civil service commission. In addition to his law practice, he operated Elden Properties and Firelands Security Management.
According to his obituary in the Sandusky Register, Jack was involved in many recreational activities: “He was a member of the Vermilion boat club and a past member of the Catawba Island Club, Crew’s Nest, Rotary and Masons. He enjoyed boating throughout the Great Lakes and down to Florida.
“Jack’s true passion was racing. He owned Elden Sprint Car Racing Team, where he won more than 30 World of Outlaws Races, a $50,000 Front Row challenge, the inaugural $100,000 Historical Big One and two Kings Royal Crowns.”
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol; a daughter, Claire Gaul; a son, John; two grandchildren; and a half-sister, Elizabeth Dozier.
Bob Abrams ’54